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Posted: **Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:44 am**

Nikon D70s ,Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D AF ED Micro
1/500s f/32.0 at 78.0mm with Flash hand held

Nikon D70s ,Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D AF ED Micro
1/250s f/25.0 at 180.0mm with Flash hand held

Nikon D70s ,Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D AF ED Micro
1/250s f/20.0 at 180.0mm with Flash hand held

Posted: **Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:00 am**

Kerry,

The one I like the most is the 'rose' - truly superb sharpness and saturation.

Also to take this handheld is amazing. I would need to drink a 1/4 of a bottle of Scotch to do that. That is why I use a tripod when doing macro. BTW:

how is the D70s travelling :?:

Better than the D70 :?:

If so, what are the noticeable differences :?:

As you can see I want to get value for money out of this post :lol:

Posted: **Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:29 am**

I really like the first one, beautiful!

Ben

Posted: **Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:32 am**

The second one is my favourite but they're all great. I like how you caught the bee flying in. Really cool.

Posted: **Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:34 am**

Kerry - I would love to see a pic from you that is absolute crap - but I don’t think that is going to happen - love em all :lol:

Posted: **Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:52 am**

Kerry - the rose shot is a classic. Please tell me you didn't cheat and spray it to get the droplet effect :wink:

The first bee shot is also amazing which great DOF thanks to excellent hand held technique and an obliging bee.

Posted: **Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:15 am**

fozzie wrote:Kerry, BTW:

how is the D70s travelling

Better than the D70

If so, what are the noticeable differences

As you can see I want to get value for money out of this post

Thanks for the kind comments, Fozzie.

I don't think the d70s is any better, at least of any significance that I've noticed, than the d70. After I got the camera settings the way I wanted them, both cameras shoot the same, AFAICT. I did load the v2 firmware on the d70, before the d70s arrived, so the menus look the same.

Keep in mind that I haven't set them up for identical shots, to test for any differences. I haven't even shot both cameras with the same lens, at least recently, nor have I shot both of them in a short time frame.

Posted: **Mon Jun 13, 2005 11:33 am**

Thanks for all the kind remarks, guys!

Ben: I too, like the rose best.

Nicole: I'm very pleased with the flying bee shot. IIRC, it's my first successful attempt.

sirhc55 wrote:Kerry - I would love to see a pic from you that is absolute crap - but I don’t think that is going to happen

I've got tons of pics that are absolute crap. But, you're right, you'll never see them....... :shock:

stubbsy wrote:Kerry - the rose shot is a classic. Please tell me you didn't cheat and spray it to get the droplet effect The first bee shot is also amazing which great DOF thanks to excellent hand held technique and an obliging bee.

Cheat? Cheat??? What does this, cheat, mean in photography?

I don't recall if I sprayed for this particular shot or not. A lot of my shots have the water drops from the automatic sprinkler systems of the home next door or from the normal watering of the neighbor lady across the street. I have also been known to carry a spray bottle full of water. :twisted:

Posted: **Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:38 pm**

Kerry that rose is one stunning image

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:57 am**

Oneputt wrote:Kerry that rose is one stunning image

Thanks for the kind words, Oneputt!

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:26 am**

I like the macro shots. Sharp and contrasty as usual. I would prefer a brighter background, if possible.

regards,

Arthur

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:42 am**

a rose from a rose ????? nice photo's

cheers rob

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2005 1:39 pm**

Arthur and Rob: Thanks for the kind comments. :-)

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2005 3:17 pm**

Great shots Kerry,

Love the bee flying.

Cheers,

Mic. :wink:

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:44 am**

Thanks Mic, I appreciate the kind words.

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2005 2:41 pm**

The 1st and 2nd are great, such detail.... nice capture

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:19 pm**

Absolutely love the first one, Kerry. Beautiful and sharp, and the colour is amazing....well done!

the first bee blew me away too! Looks like it's just hanging there!

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:19 pm**

Kerry: awesome work..period...

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:14 pm**

Thanks to Ben, Stormygirl and Dee! Your comments are greatly appreciated.

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:52 pm**

Awesome shots Kerry - I really like the rose. Can I ask how much post-processing you did on the rose?

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:07 pm**

Kerry, I really like them all, but I especially love the rose.
Cheers
John

Posted: **Wed Jun 15, 2005 11:12 pm**

Kerry
Magic natural colour in the rose.Stuning. Your images are tack sharp and the bee is a difficult subject but you tagged it. Good photography. Love looking at this stuff.

Posted: **Thu Jun 16, 2005 3:24 am**

Kristine wrote:Awesome shots Kerry - I really like the rose. Can I ask how much post-processing you did on the rose?

Thanks, Kristine.

The rose is basically straight out of the cam. IIRC, Post P was just a resize and a light sharpen with USM.

Johnd and Matt: Thank you very much for your kind compliments.

I appreciate them very much.

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